Stores Controller

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Lesotho Nationals for the above-mentioned position. The position is tenable in the Procurement Department - LEC Head Office.

• Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Maseru, Lesotho
• Category: Supply Chain Management
• Closing Date: 2026-11-18

• Manage day to day operations of all company stores activities to maintain inventory level and support uninterrupted business operations.
• Coordinate the receipt, inspection, verification and acceptance of materials delivered.
• Oversee systematic classification, coding and labelling and storage of inventory to promote efficient stock management and accountability.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate storage conditions to safeguard inventory against damage, deterioration and theft
• Develop, implement and maintain inventory control systems and procedures.
• Monitor material required for network operations and maintenance
• Manage accurate and up to date inventory records in the ERP system
• Reconcile physical stock balances with systems records and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure inventory records comply with financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Conduct periodic stock counts and cycle counts in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate annual stock taking exercises and maintain accuracy of inventory records.
• Verify that all materials issued are properly authorized and recorded.
• Coordinate the transfer of inventory between stores and operational locations.
• Monitor material consumption patterns and report unusual usage trends.
• Support emergency maintenance and restoration activities through timely provision of required materials
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, inventory management procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements within store facilities.
• Identify inventory - related risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Liaise with Procurement Department regarding procurement plans, deliveries and stock replenishment.
• Support operational departments by ensuring timely availability of required materials.

• MSc Economics, MBA OR Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management plus Five (5) years relevant experience
• OR
• Degree in Economics, BComm plus CIPS level 5 or Degree in Supply Chain Management Ten (10) years relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge of procurement processes.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct
• Computer literacy and report writing skills are essential.
• Valid driver's license

Interested suitably qualified candidates must email their applications together with their educational certificates and transcripts to [email protected] on or before 18th November 2026. To apply, candidates MUST download and fill an application form accessible on the company's website www.lec.co.ls then click on Opportunities, then Careers to retrieve the form.

REF Code: EMDO: PD 0023